http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Digital-Portals/CT-Community/Inferior-vena-cava-filters--A-contemporary-review.aspx<p>Thromboembolic disease constitutes a wide range of diseases, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolus (PE), the annual incidence of which often results in hospitalization or even death. Although systemic anticoagulation therapy remains the initial and most effective treatment, inferior vena cava filters play a pivotal role in preventative management in patients with established DVT and or PE, as well in adequate prophylaxis of patients at high risk of thrombosis.<strong style=""><span style=""></span></strong></p>Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 13:26:48 GMT